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Sunday, April 28, 2013

There
are few sights more capable of stirring a sense of pride, justice and
history than an American flag snapping briskly against a clear sky. The
condition of the aging flags that we currently have to hang throughout
Laconia comes nowhere near reflecting the pride and sacrifice that the
American flag should represent to everyone who sees it. The tattered
edges, faded stripes, and "Made in Taiwan" labels of the flags that
await their installation downtown belies the respect that we feel for
the flag, and the Laconia Main Street Initiative has made it a goal to
change that.

The tattered flags and broken flagpoles that we currently have.

The Main Street Initiative feels strongly that American flags
should be American-made, as durable as possible, and shown in their best
possible light. Plantings of red, white and blue "Super-tunias" in barrels and hanging baskets lining the streets will create a
unified and pleasing setting for brand new American-made flags.
Trustworthy Hardware on Union Avenue has offered to sell the Main Street
Initiative both the flags and flagpoles, and we're working with Petal Pushers to provide the plants.

We have created an on-line campaign that will allow anyone who is
interested in this project to make a donation to it, whether from within
the area or not. This is about pride in the flag, and reverence toward
its display. We are one small city, but don't think that should be an
excuse for anything less than our best in putting forward the American
flag. Donations will be accepted as well at All My Life Jewelers on Main Street and The Studio on Canal Street. Questions can be directed by
email to laconiamainstreet@gmail.com
or by phone or text to 603-455-2084. The Laconia Main Street Initiative
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all contributions are
tax-deductible.